by éklore-ed Executive (ESC Pau BS) & Global Management Institute

DBA • Doctor of Business Administration

Multi-campus

Doctorate (8 years of higher education)

Published on June 27, 2024

Last updated on February 25, 2026

Course Overview

Give your career a fresh start: earn a Ph.D. in Management Science!

Join the DBA program at éklore-ed (ESC Pau Business School), in partnership with the Global Management Institute—a program of excellence designed for working professionals who wish to transform their professional experience into academic expertise.

This Doctor of Business Administration degree offers you much more than just a degree:

A rigorous and stimulating environment in which to develop a solid grasp of research methodologies,
Taking a strategic step back to assess your management practices and decisions,
A powerful tool for advancing your career by strengthening your credibility and leadership.

Combine hands-on experience with applied research to generate high-impact insights that will benefit your organization and advance your career.

Rhythm Hybrid

Duration of the program 2 years

Admission Requirements Master's degree

Campus

Degree Doctorate (8 years of higher education)

Partnership between éklore-ed and the Global Management Institute

éklore-ed & Global Management Institute, an international training academy, are leaders in executive doctoral education in Morocco and across Africa.

Mission: To support managers and companies in achieving greater professional success through the expertise of its team and faculty.

Strategy: To meet the growing demand from professionals and post-bachelor’s students for executive education programs delivered in collaboration with renowned international partners and instructors with extensive expertise.

Global Management Institute's partner campuses: Marrakech, Casablanca, Dakar, Nouakchott, Dubai, Conakry, Niamey, Lomé, Benin, the Democratic Republic of the Congo...

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What are the objectives of the doctoral program?

Our Doctor of Business Administration ( DBA ) program was designed to meet the growing demand from managers who wish to conceptualize their management practices and generate actionable knowledge while continuing their professional careers.

This doctoral program, led by internationally renowned professors, spans two years and supports doctoral students throughout their studies until their thesis defense. The first year is devoted to foundational seminars on methodological and conceptual aspects, which should lead to the development of a research proposal. This first year culminates in the awarding of a certificate in research methodology issued by éklore-ed School of Management (formerly ESC PAU Business School). The second year is devoted to writing the thesis, supported by specialized workshops designed to validate the various stages of progress.

Year 1 > 5 core seminars

Seminar #1: What Is a Doctoral Dissertation in Management Sciences?
Seminar No. 2: Artificial Intelligence—AI in Support of Research and Access to Digital Resources
Seminar No. 3: Research Design
Seminar No. 4: Qualitative Methodology, Case Studies, and Action Research
Seminar No. 5: Quantitative Methodology

At the end of the first year: award of an Intermediate Certificate

“Certificate in Research Methodology in Business Administration” from éklore-ed School of Management.

Year 2 > 3 writing workshops

Workshop 1: In-Depth Analysis of Qualitative Data
Workshop 2: Writing the Thesis and Disseminating the Results
Workshop #3: Scientific Communication and Oral Thesis Preparation

Thesis defense at éklore-ed School of Management in France.

To better accommodate your work schedule, our DBA program offers several part-time study options (weekend seminars, e-learning, etc.)

Duration of the program: 2 years or 3 years

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The program is based on individualized guidance and supervision provided by a professor who holds a Ph.D. and/or is authorized to supervise research.

The doctoral student will also have access to all the resources and electronic subscriptions available at éklore-ed School of Management.

Upon completion of the program, the doctoral student must submit a DBA thesis.

This dissertation is a research project that draws on scientific literature, employs a rigorous methodology, and conducts empirical investigations. It should also have an applied focus, generating actionable knowledge and managerial implications.

Thesis Defense

The thesis defense and ceremony will take place at éklore-ed School of Management in France.

Ph.D. students who wish to do so may participate in the international week.

A week-long immersion in a research environment at éklore-ed School of Management, where a variety of activities are organized to provide a hands-on experience in an international research setting.

The faculty members teaching in the DBA doctoral program have international teaching experience and have published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals. As holders of PhDs and HDR (Habilitations à diriger les recherches) qualifications, they conduct research and provide consulting services to major corporations, which allows them to stay in touch with business practices.

Dr. Loïc Harriet

CEO, éklore-ed Group